I think things are different when you are widowed. I know there are different results between losing a parent to death and losing a parent to divorce or never having had one.
Perhaps the difference is in the quality of men that some women choose.
I am sure that you chose well both times so that should make a difference.
“Perhaps the difference is in the quality of men that some women choose.”
we have a winner! Some women just chose losers and we read about this every day.
Unfortunately I did not choose well the first time but God did provide a good step-dad for my children.